Elton John's iconic 'Candle in the Wind' performance at Diana's funeral almost didn't happen, government documents reveal
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Princess Diana's tribute song Candle in the Wind by Elton John is still the UK's most popular single | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard
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Elton John's Your Song originally slated for Diana funeral | Diana, Princess of Wales | The Guardian
What do you think of the song 'Candle in the Wind' that Elton John wrote for and sang at Princess Diana's funeral? Do you feel that this song really portrayed her and
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Candle In The Wind raises £38 million for Diana's charities after Elton John's moving performance at Princess' funeral | Daily Mail Online
FOX 5 / Fox5NY.com - Elton John performed a re-written 'Candle In The Wind' at Princess Diana's funeral on this date in 1997. Do you remember watching? | Facebook
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